William "Bill" Buchanan, DDS

William "Bill" Buchanan, DDS

Professor

Department:
SOD-Periodontology

Email:
wibuchanan@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-6118

Biography

Dr. William Buchanan has more than thirty years of experience in education and teaching in the field of periodontics. He is certified by the American Board of Periodontology. He has unique experience working both in industry doing pharmaceutical development and as a university clinical educator. Dr. Buchanan has been recognized with national awards for research and teaching.

Education

Harvard School of Dental Medicine, MMdSc, Periodontology1981
UCLA School of Dentistry, DDS, Dentistry1977

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure, Dental, Mississippi Board of Dental Examiners11/2001 - 10/2017
Licensure, Periodontics, Mississippi Board Dental Examiners12/2001 - 10/2017
Certification, Diplomate, American Board Periodontology05/2007 - 12/2016

Current Positions

Professor, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics & Preventive Sciences10/2001 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics & Preventive Sciences

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Fellowship, American College of Dentists2013
Clinical Research Award, American Academy of Periodontology2007
2007 Educator Award, American Academy of Periodontology2007
Gold Medal Research Award, Univ Mississippi Medical Center

Professional Membership and Service

American Academy of Periodontology, Member1981 - Present
American Dental Association, Member1977 - Present
International Assoc Dental Research, Member1974 - Present